Experience a Japanese winter festival in an Edo Period setting in Ouchi-juku, Fukushima Prefecture

The Ouchi-juku Snow Festival is held every year on the second weekend in February. The traditional town comes alive with snow lanterns and entertainment. 

Events include mochi pick-up (collecting glutinous rice cakes thrown from houses), Maruta Kiri Competition (tree sawing), traditional performing arts, a soba noodle eating competition and a firework show.

 Don't forget to try the local cuisine at the various food stalls!
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